Bauer Environmental Park

Bauer Environmental Park is located between Sand Creek Road and Sunset Boulevard in the Town of Colonie.  The park is named in honor of Frederick W. Bauer, Jr.

There are two small parking lots adjoining this park.  A lot is located at the trailhead entrance off Sand Creek Road.  Another lot is located off of the end of Sunset Boulevard.

This trail is wheelchair accessible. Access from each parking lot has an asphalt surface with the majority of this trail being a boardwalk.

This trail is wheelchair accessible.  Access from each parking lot has an asphalt surface with the majority of this trail being a boardwalk.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

View the trail map.

Some views of this nature park

Trailhead entrance off Sand Creek Road

Trailhead entrance off Sand Creek Road

Dedication sign at trailhead entrance

Dedication sign at trailhead entrance

Trailhead signs - Bauer Environmental Park

Trailhead signs – Bauer Environmental Park

Bench at trailhead with memorial plaque

Bench at trailhead with memorial plaque

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Signs at Sunset Blvd. entrance

Trail signs - Bauer Environmental Park

Trail signs – Bauer Environmental Park

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Trail signs – Bauer Environmental Park

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View my wildflower field guide for this nature preserve.  If you wish to download a copy to your smartphone or tablet for trailside use, simply scan this quick read bar code: